Navy badge regulation SSBN submarine deterrent patrol - Mirror Finish.  The design of the SSBN pin shows a silver Lafayette-Class submarine with superimposed Polaris missile and Electron rings which signify the armament and nuclear-powered characteristics of the Fleet Ballistic Missile Deterrent Force.  A scroll beneath the submarine holds up to six Award Stars with one gold star (SKU # 2189200) authorized for each successful patrol, or a silver star (SKU # 2189300) for five successful patrols. At twenty (20) successful patrols, the SSBN pin is upgraded to a gold design Badge (SKU   # 2183125)